Step into 1775 with a hilarious twist on history in A Hysterical History of the American Revolution, where Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Deborah Franklin, Kitty Greene, and other remarkable women take center stage to “run the revolution” their own way. This witty, ensemble comedy imagines a meeting of bold colonial women who question the men’s tactics, debate symbols of protest (from Molly Pitcher to outrageous ideas like burning petticoats), and tackle tea boycotts, coffee drinking, and patriotic bullet-making with uproarious results. Along the way they share spirited conversations, humorous rivalries, and well-deserved recognition for courage and ingenuity behind the scenes of America’s birth. A perfect choice for history-inspired performances that celebrate unsung revolutionary voices while keeping audiences laughing.
Time and Place: 1775, An undisclosed meeting hall in the American Colonies.
(Abigail Adams is at a podium with a gavel surrounded by many woman in 1770's clothing sitting at tables scattered around the podium)
ABIGAIL: I call to order the first Women's Continental Congress...
CAST OF CHARACTERS (10 - 9f 1m)
Abigail Adams - Wife of John Adams and future first lady
Kitty Greene - Wife of General Greene and future co-inventor of the Cotton Gin
Martha Washington - Wife of General Washington and future first lady
Deborah Franklin - Wife of Benjamin Franklin who ran the American Post Office for her husband among many other things.
Ben Franklin - Husband of Deborah Franklin who did something... I don't recall.
Martha Jefferson - Wife of Thomas Jefferson who passes away before her husband becomes president.
Molly Pitcher - woman who was a symbol of the true revolutionary gal possibly based on the real life Mary Hays.
Molly Hatchet - redneck woman who carries a hatchet not based on anyone
Sally Hemings - Slave of Martha Jefferson (and rumored half-sister who become close to Thomas Jefferson after Martha's death)
Emily Geiger - a brave messenger who's quick thinking saved a message from enemy hands
More women extras are possible and encouraged.
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